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Subject:Re: best way to remove original hose clamps?
From:Mike Collum
Date:Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:06 -0500

Like these:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?vName=Tools&cName=MechanicsTools&sName=Automotive%20Specialty%20Tools&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a

Mike Collum wrote:
> Hose clamp pliers.
>
> I got mine from Sears and they're cable operated so the "working" part
> can get into hard to reach places.
>
> Mike
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> Wesley Pegden wrote:
>> I'm planning on (finally) doing my engine compartment fuel lines
>> tomorrow.
>>
>> Before I do this, I was wondering what the "correct" way is to remove
>> the little factory original hose clamps (the ones that don't have
>> screws)?  In the past I've always just worked these with pliers until I
>> can bend them off---what's the best way to remove them to avoid damage
>> to anything like a nipple the hose is over?
>>
>> Thanks very much,
>> Wes
>> '83 1.9l westy
>>
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